Covert tracer round

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2005-04-19

2005-04-19

Carone, Michael J. (Department: 3641)

Ammunition and explosives

Projectiles

Target marking

C102S501000, C102S473000, C102S293000, C102S458000, C089S041060, C089S041170, C089S001100, C244S003100

Reexamination Certificate

active

06880467

ABSTRACT:
A covert tracer round has an infrared emitter of radiation mounted to its front, side or back. The radiation (which may be coherent or incoherent) is detected by a sensor that displays an image of the target and the beam. The sensor receives the beam directly if the emitter is on the back of the round and by reflection off the target or nearby objects if the emitter faces forward. The round may include a fixed or moveable collimating lens. The emitter may radiate radially from the round to signal troops or devices located along its path. The round may include sensors that gather significant information about chemicals or biological agents, about magnetic or gravitational anomalies or any other remotely detectable property and transmit that information to the sensor by modulating the emitted radiation.

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International Search Report for International Application No. PCT/US 03/28617.

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